I taught several semesters of Senior Thesis Research with Basak. One of the first things I noticed was that teaching at CCA was not just a job but an expression of the love of the field and the deep desire to pass on her knowledge and experiences to the next generation of designers. Through the semesters that we taught together, I was able to see her expertise and passion for the field, her energy for engaging and true compassion for the growth and ultimate success of her students. What she taught in the class went beyond just teaching methods, tools, and techniques in the field of design and design research. She really helped the students develop into young professionals with solid design thinkers. She was always professional and courteous and was a real pleasure to teach together. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her in the future.

-Alex Nah,Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts